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Columbus Kids' Book Bank

Columbus Kids' Book Bank Supported by Huntington

The Columbus Kids’ Book Bank advances the mission of 2nd & 7 by accepting donations of new and gently used K-6 books and distributing them for free to kids in our community.

New Sponsorship Opportunity

Support a Monthly Free Book Giveaway!

Is your company looking for a meaningful way to be more visible and engaged in the community? Sponsor one of our Monthly Free Book Giveaways and make a direct local impact.

  • Name and logo on all giveway communication
  • On-site signage featuring your logo
  • Recognition on social media
  • Promote your product/service during the giveaway

Please email stephanie.frey@secondandseven.com for more information.

How do I get books?

You can request books online or you can also attend one of our monthly book giveaway events throughout the year. Check out our Events page for upcoming dates.

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How do I donate books?

You can donate your excess books or hold a book drive. Books can be donated at our 24/7 book drop located on the side of our building. For book donations over 250, please contact us to set up a date for your drop off.

Learn How to Donate
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Your Used Books Can Change a Child's Future

Make a positive impact on your community TODAY by donating your used books! We accept NEW & GENTLY USED K-6 books to be distributed to local families, classrooms and organizations that serve children in central Ohio.

Child sitting with books in lap
Book Bank leaders holding books
Child holding a Frozen book
Group of children posing and smiling

 

A few of the

Organizations in our Huddle

Junior Library Guild Logo
National Book Access Association Logo
Seeds of Caring Logo
K12 Book Services Logo

 

Book Beneficiaries

  • A Kid Again
  • Action for Children
  • Alicia's Closet
  • Amanah Outsiders
  • Buckeye Ranch
  • Catholic Diocese of Columbus
  • City of Columbus
  • City of Grove City
  • Columbus City Schools
  • Columbus Recreation & Parks After School Programs
  • Columbus School for Girls
  • Delaware City Schools
  • Diocese of Columbus Schools
  • Dublin City Schools
  • Educational Service Center of Central Ohio
  • Gahanna-Jefferson Public Schools
  • Gertrude Wood Community Foundation
  • Gladden House
  • Godman Guild
  • Groveport Madison Schools
  • Harambe Christian School
  • Hilliard City Schools
  • Homeport
  • Horizon Science Academy
  • Huckleberry House
  • Imagine Schools
  • Kids Care Elementary
  • Kite Learning Center
  • Licking Heights Local Schools
  • Lifepoint Church
  • LifeSports OSU
  • Little Baby Blessings Foundation
  • Marion City Schools
  • Marysville Schools
  • Millennium Community School
  • Nationwide Children's Hospital
  • Ohio Ihsan Academy
  • Olentangy Local Schools
  • Phalen Leadership Academies
  • Read to Succeed Foundation
  • Reynoldsburg City Schools
  • Sawmill Road Management Company
  • Shepherd Christian School
  • South-Western City Schools
  • St. Stephen's Community House
  • The Balanced Child Method
  • The Wellington School
  • Union County Board of Developmental Disabilities
  • Union Grove Baptist Church
  • Upper Arlington Schools
  • Van Buren Shelter
  • Wellington School
  • Westerville City Schools
  • Whitehall City Schools
  • Worthington City Schools
  • YMCA